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Results, race report, and photos for the Mana Super 6 Ocean Challenge 2015

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This was the 2015 Mana Super 6! Seven men’s teams entered this year, up from five last year (but unfortunately no women’s teams).

The weather forecasts gave organisers a hard time this year, not because of too much, but because of too little wind, rather unusual for Wellington.

The full course distance this year was about 38km, and this year the race presented the teams with key challenges in terms of endurance, mental strength and tactics. Teams started at Mana (Ngati Toa domain), then went around the southern tip of Mana Island, and then pushed North with the finish at Paraparaumu Beach.

Conditions were very varied, with a 10knot southeasterly pushing the teams north for about 10km or so from the northern tip of Mana, the wind then dying down with almost glassy conditions, and a southwesterly kicking in at the tail end of the race. All the while there was a light Southwesterly swell. Because of the southerly conditions, teams had to paddle into the tide for most of the way, this meant that the line taken from Mana Island to Paraparaumu could be decisive.

On the way to Mana Island, Team MitMasters chasing Makaira.

 

At the front of the field, it proved to be a tight battle between Bhutty Boys, le-ko-ko, the Avengers, and Makaira for the first 10km. But at Mana Island the field started to spread.

North of Mana Island, Makaira opted for an inside line to minimise the effect of the tide (but with more distance to cover), and Bhutty Boys staying out wider, with other teams following the lines of those two teams. The inside line was clearly working though, with Bhutty Boys turning closer to shore in the Pukerua Bay area to cover Makaira. During the last 15km, Bhutty Boys maintained their lead, but with Makaira not letting them rest up until the finish. A well-earned win for Bhutty Boys. MitiMasters took the third place ahead of le-ko-ko, with the placings only decided in the run up to the beach finish.

Replay the race at http://www.yacht-bot.com/races/6337. Tracking was done with special trackers supplied by www.yacht-bot.com. Those choosing to cut in close to the shore rather than straight-lining it had to paddle an extra 800m, but it could pay big dividends.

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Check out the photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/sets/72157650558995031/ or click on the picture above (all can be downloaded in full size, more photos to be added in the next few days from our second camera).

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A big thank you to our boaties, the Mana Coast Guard, our land officials, all the other numerous helpers and shuttle drivers, and our sponsors.

If you have any feedback on the event, please let us know at mana.ocean.challenge@gmail.com. We hope to see you all back here next year.

Detailed results

Team name Club Division Placing Time
Bhutty Boys Hei Matau Paddlers Premier Men 1 3:11:35
Makaira Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Cl Premier Men 2 3:14:35
Miti Masters Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Vaa’ Alo Master Men 3 3:25:38
le-Ko-Ko! Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Premier Men 4 3:25:54
The Avengers Te Rau o Te Rangi ki Otaki Premier Men 5 3:31:13
Little Bit Tipi Toa Waka Ama Master Men 6 3:31:41
Rotoiti Raptors Te Arawa Paddlers Premier Men 7 4:00:33

Check out last year’s results: click here.

 

Regional Premier Men/Women W12

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(Note that this post is NOT about inter-club W12 entries, click here to view the process for those.)

Just a reminder on the process for the selection of the paddlers for the regional W12 premier teams. As re-confirmed at the last regional meeting on 24 November, the status quo on selection largely remains in that the top two teams in the open men/women final at the Regionals will form the regional W12 at Nationals 2015.

Premier Women

  • 1st PCKC Te Pua Inano – Porirua Canoe Kayak Club
  • 2nd PCKC Taimania – Porirua Canoe Kayak Club

Premier Men

  • 1st PCKC Ie-Ko-Ko! – Porirua Canoe Kayak Club
  • 2nd The Avengers – TOA Waka Ama Club

However, at the meeting, an amendment was agreed.

  1. Hoe Tonga to clarify to the winning teams in the premier division finals that it is a regional W12 team they have qualified for, therefore they should consider other paddlers in the region to see if they could/should substitute some paddlers from their original W6 team (to ensure Hoe Tonga as a whole sends the strongest possible lineup).
  2. Other clubs to submit paddlers that they think should be considered by the two teams making up the regional W12 (once the Regionals have been completed). Hoe Tonga will forward these names to the clubs/W6 teams that formally make up the regional W12.
  3. Hoe Tonga will make the entry for the regional W12, but clubs / HT must be provided with some assurance that the winning teams have given reasonable consideration to any outside paddlers that have been submitted.

With regard to point 2 above, club reps now have the chance to put forward the names of relevant paddlers. Please do so by 19 December (Friday this week), by sending an email to the HT administrator. Hoe Tonga will compile the names and forward them to the reps of the clubs with teams that came first and second at the Regionals. Those clubs and relevant team captains then have an opportunity to consider these submissions. They will then need to get back to Hoe Tonga by the end of December (or the close off of the roster at Nationals at the latest) to confirm the final line up.

 

Entries close tonight: Inter-club W12 entries for Nationals 2015 (W12 made up by paddlers from 2 clubs)

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Please note that Waka Ama NZ has advised a change to the rules regarding W12 teams that are formed between two clubs.

The new policy (see rule 21.7 in the Waka Ama NZ race rules) is as follows:

W12 crews can be made up of competitors from up to two clubs from the same region, but only in the following divisions:

  • Midget
  • Intermediate
  • Senior Master
  • Golden Master
  • Master 70

This rule only applies where a club does not have sufficient paddlers to form their own, stand-alone, W12 crews in those age categories.
A WT12 crew made up of 2 clubs may be a combination of any number of paddlers from those two clubs. They must satisfy all other rules as specified in the race rule document.

The key change is that this rule now only applies to some divisions, not all. For example, clubs can no longer combine in the Premier division.

If your club wishes to combine with another club in the above divisions, please take note of the following:

W1 racing now all go for Saturday, 13 December

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Important notice:

  1. Racing is scheduled to go ahead tomorrow (Saturday). The weather forecast is very mixed, depending on the source it ranges from calm to 20knots, for both Saturday and Sunday – and it is constantly changing. At this stage, it appears that we will see at least lower wind speeds on Saturday morning, hence why we are pushing ahead (all Intermediate and J16 paddlers are scheduled for 9-12). However, expect that races in a number of divisions may be shortened to 250m.
  2.  Please check the lane draw near kayak club entrance tomorrow morning, there have been a few changes. Registration will be either just outside the kayak club entrance, or inside the kayak club (depending on weather).
  3. Volunteers: please be there EARLY! As the wind speeds are forecast to be lower in the morning, we would really like to get racing started on time, ie 9am, which means the first paddlers should be heading out at 8.50am. Therefore, if we can have helpers for setting up the marquees and official stations at 6.30am . The support boats we need to have ready to go by 8.15am.
  4. Weighing of W1 is scheduled for between 8-9am. Be on time, and get sorted, so that we can get racing under way by 9am.
  5. Club reps: please bring any remaining waiver forms for W1 paddlers where relevant waiver forms have not yet been handed in (eg they did not paddle last Saturday in W6).

Ends

Schedule and lane draw now available: for Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Champs 2014

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Summary

  • Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua Harbour
  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Date: 6/7 December 2014
  • Reserve days: 13/14 December 2014
  • Distance: W1 250/500m; W6 500m/1000m/1500m
  • Divisions: Midget to Master 70
  • The event is open for paddlers/teams from outside the Wellington region, albeit they are not eligible for prizes.
  • Entries closed on Thursday, 27 November. A late fee applies for any late entries.
  • Roster closed on Wednesday, 3 December. A late fee applies for any team with an incomplete roster after 3 Dec.

Key documents

View entries

Note!

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 021-1250997.

NZ Post Results

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An exciting day was had by all participants in this years New Zealand Post Group Corporate Waka ama Sprints – Wellington. The wind was howling but with a bit of sun the challenge to stay on top of the water didn’t seem quite so daunting. What an adrenaline rush:) Photos from the event can be downloaded courtesy of RENARDFX Photography at www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/sets/72157646907710183/

The success of this event was mainly due the the fantastic group of volunteers who gave their enthusiasm, time and effort along with an experienced Event Team led by Chris Fox, from Hikoikoi Waka ama Club.  Thanks to New Zealand Post Group Community Investment Manager Charles Ropitini who organised the big NZ Post Truck, gazebos, entertainment and BBQ. Charles you did an outstanding job marketing and promoting waka ama, thanks.

Results are as follows: Two teams will represent Wellington region at the 2015 National Waka ama Sprint Championships NZ Post event:
Championship Final – 300m Sprints

1st Waka Toa ki Porirua (PCKC)
2nd Gale Force – Manawatu (Whanganui)
3rd Mixed Lollies (Hawaiikanui)

Our volunteer of the day is pictured above and did an outstanding job in loading bay.
Any NZ Post employees looking to carry on paddling can contact hoetonga@gmail.com

Looking forward to our waka ama season 2015.

 

PANUI – NZ Post Group Waka ama Sprints

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NZ Post Group Corporate Waka ama Sprints are on in Wellington this Sunday 9 November. 300-350m sprints and 1.5km King of the Harbour Challenge are awaiting your teams………..Venue update: Cog Park, Haitaitai Beach, Evans Bay

Programme and information for teams competing, supporters and all our volunteers read more here………..Team Information, Programme and Race Draw

Volunteers assemble at 7.30am sharp
Teams set up between 7.30 – 8am
Racing starts at 9am

Contact: Event Organisers by email: hoetonga@gmail.com or 027 651 5379

PCKC ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta Acknowledgements

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The third annual PCKC ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta successfully took place on Saturday 1st November. 19 teams from 5 clubs in the Hoe Tonga Region took part in the regatta which focused on providing junior paddlers in the region an opportunity to practice their W6 paddling in sprint racing conditions. The regatta would not have been possible without the support and assistance of the following people and organisations –

 

  • Hoe Tonga for providing resources for the race and posting information on their website
  • TOA, Aniuwaru and Hawaikinui for generously loaning their W6 waka for the regatta
  • Porirua City Council for granting consent for us to hold our regatta and for providing bins for us to use
  • Mana Racing Canoe Club for allowing us access to their facilities
  • The Mad Butcher Porirua for use of their fundraising BBQ
  • BDP Edutainment (Greg Jones) for the sound system and great music
  • Te Wananga o Aotearoa (through Shane Brooking) for use of their gazebos
  • Hikoikoi, TOA, Hawaikinui and Te Rau o Te Rangi for entering in their junior teams to race and for being supportive and enthusiastic participants on the day
  • And finally to the PCKC family who worked hard to make the regatta a success from coaching and managing paddlers to doing all of the big and small jobs needed to run a smooth regatta

On behalf of PCKC, thank you all very much.

Fahina Tulepu

Race Co-ordinator

 

Panui – Have a Go Regatta

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Programme for the ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta, Saturday 1st November –
8:30am Registration check-in
9:00am Karakia and race briefing
9:30am Racing starts
3:05pm (approx.) Racing finishes
Race draw
The weather forecast for tomorrow is fairly favourable however if the regatta is postponed for Sunday then an email and/or text will be sent out by 7:00am.
There will be a fundraising sausage sizzle being run tomorrow by PCKC.
If you have any questions please text or ring Fahina on 021 136 5121.